Freight pricing is broken by incentives, not tech. Sam Tibbs explains why brokers need a neutral, broker owned data layer to capture booking time details and build better rate signals. Learn how data quality, governance, and smarter models can reshape trucking decisions.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
At NRF 2026, agentic commerce — AI that acts autonomously on behalf of consumers and retailers — became the defining trend, shifting the focus from assistive AI to systems that execute decisions and transactions.
OpenAI is planning to launch its first physical AI device in late 2026, potentially a screenless, pocketable product that extends its AI expertise into consumer hardware.
Acosta Group and CommerceIQ have partnered to blend connected commerce expertise with AI-driven retail intelligence, offering brands a powerful integrated approach to navigate the fast-evolving omnichannel retail landscape.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
Retail media fails when planning happens in silos. Toby Willse shares how AI shopping, sponsored prompts, and smarter measurement are reshaping strategy, creative, and attribution. Learn how to align teams, improve KPIs, and drive brand growth across retailers.
AI agents are becoming the shoppers. This episode explains how agentic commerce changes ecommerce priorities, why structured product data and real time inventory matter most, and how brands can win when machines choose what gets recommended.
Acosta Group and CommerceIQ have partnered to blend connected commerce expertise with AI-driven retail intelligence, offering brands a powerful integrated approach to navigate the fast-evolving omnichannel retail landscape.
As AI shopping agents reshape commerce, retailers must prioritize trusted product data, price accuracy, and fulfillment reliability to stay visible and competitive.
Retail technology is rapidly evolving with AI and cloud innovations driving personalised shopping experiences and operational efficiencies.
As AI adoption accelerates, individuals can build skills now while leaders turn experimentation into strategy through hands-on use, innovation councils, and clear direction.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
Mattel fuels He‑Man buzz for its June 2026 Masters of the Universe film with a new line of movie‑based action figures that engage collectors and fans ahead of the release.
A landmark California trial has begun against Meta and YouTube over claims their platforms deliberately harm youth mental health through addictive design features, a case that could shape social media liability and youth safety standards nationwide.
Placer.ai’s data shows U.S. retail visits spiked two days before Winter Storm Fern hit, with Bentonville’s shoppers rushing to stock up on essentials ahead of heavy snow and ice.
Major League Soccer and Walmart partner to launch “Saturday Showdown,” a weekly spotlight game that kicks off in February on Apple TV.
As AI adoption accelerates, individuals can build skills now while leaders turn experimentation into strategy through hands-on use, innovation councils, and clear direction.
In 2025, Bentonville blended retail education, AI, and logistics innovation to drive smarter supply chains and accelerate supplier success.
Inside Bentonville, leaders from Walmart, NWACC, and logistics partners share how talent pipelines, data driven training, and supplier collaboration solve real retail challenges. Learn how CPG careers start, goods move faster, and leadership turns pressure into progress.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.
President Donald Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that could reshape U.S. monetary policy pending Senate confirmation.
President Trump plans to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, citing delays in enacting a 2025 trade agreement, sparking new global trade concerns.
The U.S. dollar has fallen to its weakest level in four years as measured by the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, pressured by a resurgent Japanese yen and bearish market sentiment.
As seven U.S. states roll out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, brands face complex compliance hurdles that require new data, processes, and resources.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
Walmart’s latest executive leadership changes highlight a strategic emphasis on growth platforms, global scale, and omnichannel execution as the retailer refreshes its leadership bench for 2026.
Ongoing economic and policy uncertainty is reshaping how CFOs lead, forcing finance leaders to adopt a new playbook rooted in agility, strategic risk management and data-driven decision-making.
Discover why the World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences (WJAETS) is a preferred destination for engineering researchers, offering rapid publication, low fees, and broad international indexing for enhanced visibility.
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.
Breaking organizational silos is critical to omnichannel retail success, aligning teams, measurement, and strategy around how shoppers truly behave.
As AI adoption accelerates, individuals can build skills now while leaders turn experimentation into strategy through hands-on use, innovation councils, and clear direction.
Walmart’s latest executive leadership changes highlight a strategic emphasis on growth platforms, global scale, and omnichannel execution as the retailer refreshes its leadership bench for 2026.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
Breaking organizational silos is critical to omnichannel retail success, aligning teams, measurement, and strategy around how shoppers truly behave.
Cox Automotive is expanding its omnichannel retail platform to fully unify digital and in‑store car buying, enabling end‑to‑end vehicle transactions across every consumer touchpoint.
Discover why the World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences (WJAETS) is a preferred destination for engineering researchers, offering rapid publication, low fees, and broad international indexing for enhanced visibility.
As AI shopping agents reshape commerce, retailers must prioritize trusted product data, price accuracy, and fulfillment reliability to stay visible and competitive.
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.
Costco has partnered with Instacart to launch same-day delivery in France and Spain, expanding its European omnichannel strategy and offering members greater shopping flexibility.
AI agents are becoming the new shoppers. Learn how to prepare your ecommerce brand with machine readable product data, clean metadata, trusted pricing and promos, inventory and delivery accuracy, and better analytics so AI can confidently recommend your products.
Jennifer Garner-backed Once Upon a Farm is planning a $764 million IPO, signaling momentum in health-driven consumer brands and a recovering IPO market.
Explore the latest funding trends in US retail startups for 2025-2026 and understand why targeting these newly funded companies offers unique growth opportunities for partners and vendors.
Thousands of NWA small businesses face closure without succession plans—buyer-operators like Doug and Anne offer a roadmap to preserve legacies and local economies.
Retail accelerators are transforming how brands scale by focusing on execution, not just innovation.
Costco has partnered with Instacart to launch same-day delivery in France and Spain, expanding its European omnichannel strategy and offering members greater shopping flexibility.
Ongoing economic and policy uncertainty is reshaping how CFOs lead, forcing finance leaders to adopt a new playbook rooted in agility, strategic risk management and data-driven decision-making.
WD‑40 is reconfiguring its distribution centers and sourcing model to cut delivery costs and enhance supply chain flexibility without major capital outlays.
Trochi is transforming freight pricing by giving brokers ownership of the data they create, unlocking real-time insights and flipping the incentives behind rate products.
In 2026, JD Logistics continues advancing its global logistics footprint — building on its 2‑3 day delivery infrastructure, expanded international express reach, and an integrated omni‑channel supply chain network to compete in the era of seamless cross‑border e‑commerce.
General Mills and Walmart are accelerating regenerative agriculture efforts across U.S. farmland through grassroots partnerships and sustainability investments.
How local business owners can exit on their terms without losing their legacy. Learn practical succession planning tips, valuation basics, and leadership strategies from buyer operators preserving small businesses and community identity.
In 2026, sustainability, curated experiences, and hybrid retail media strategies will be essential for retailers navigating evolving shopper expectations.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
As AI shopping agents reshape commerce, retailers must prioritize trusted product data, price accuracy, and fulfillment reliability to stay visible and competitive.
Retail technology is rapidly evolving with AI and cloud innovations driving personalised shopping experiences and operational efficiencies.
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.